Second Sunday in Lent March 5, 2023 Scripture readings: Genesis 12: 1-4a, Romans 4: 1-5,13-17, and John 3: 1-17 My name is Gorion, and my beloved father was Nicodemus. He lived a good life, full of years and love and purpose. He was …
First Sunday in Lent February 26, 2023 Scripture readings: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11 During each Sunday in Lent, the sermons will each focus on a different WHY question that is drawn from the Scripture readings. Today’s message asks: WHY …
Scripture: Romans 15: 10-12 Theme: Jesus came to save the people of God – the Jews, in other words. His salvation was also offered to the Gentiles – which includes all of us who are not Jews. It is important …
Scripture – Romans 8: 31 and Leviticus 19: 28 Theme: When my daughter got her first tattoo, I was very upset. Then I considered what the tattoo said and other options she could have chosen!
Scripture – Romans 12:12 Theme: We are told in the Bible all sorts of ways in which we should pray. We are even told places to go and what words to say. But do we understand WHY we pray?
October 17, 2021 Youth Sunday Scripture readings – Romans 5: 1-8 and Mark 12: 28-34 Sermon: “A Few Questions” by Keiana Kreitz Pastor Mark had discussed with me about speaking today, on youth Sunday. I was a little nervous being …
May 30, 2021 Trinity Sunday Scripture readings: Isaiah 6: 1-8 & Romans 8: 12-17 When each of us was a child, what probably happened in our lives was that we figured out who to ask for help in certain situations. I …
August 26, 2020 Scripture – Romans 12: 9-21 Theme: Just like the various “top ten” lists or those self-help “how to ___ in ___easy steps”, Paul offers his own advice in his Letter to the Romans.
August 19, 2020 Scripture – Romans 10: 13-15 Theme: Paul describes why we need those who will proclaim the Gospel to others. When he does so, he adds that those who bring good news have “beautiful feet.” Wonder why he …